This article is about the island. For the modern state, see United Kingdom. For the historical state, see Kingdom of Great Britain. For other uses, see Britain (disambiguation). Great Britain Satellite image of Great Britain on 26 May 2012 Geography Location North-western Europe Coordinates 53°50′N 2°25′W Archipelago British Isles Adjacent bodies of water Atlantic Ocean Area 229,848 km2 (88,745 sq mi)[1] Area rank 9th Highest elevation 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Highest point Ben Nevis Sovereign…

History tells that on 22 june 1772 year in England was abolished slavery. England is the largest territory and in population composed historical - geographical the district and in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and occupies the southern two-thirds of the island of Britain. More info: fb.me/7VBrvqZbK

This tremendous display is half of a double-page spread that appeared in The Illustrated London News for 7 September 1940. It was meant to bolster the civilian population of Britain during the time of the German attacks, shoping that "Over one thousand Nazi aircraft (were) brought down over Great Britain in ...20 Days..."

Britain was a very populous country. In 1811 the total population of Great Britain was 18.5 million (incl. England, Ireland & Scotland). In comparison Prussia had 9,7 millions, and USA only 6 mln. Despite smaller populace Great Britain outspent France by a ratio of 3 : 1 in military expenditure. Great Britain was the biggest military spender in the world. EUROPEAN POPULATION in 1811 Denmark - 1 million Saxony - 1,1 million Lombardy - 2 million Papal State - 2,3 million Sweden - 2,3…